3 Ingredient Humble Stew - Feed Your Family for .86¢ Per Serving - The Wolfe Pit

[@DeathAngelHRA]

Meals don't have to be costly to be delicious. The less money I have, the more I appreciate each meal.

[@ritasanders7499]

So true. The struggle becomes more real every day. Be blessed

[@ZagorTeNayebo]

Hunger is the best spice

[@isaaccutlip5815]

@@ZagorTeNayebo 😋

[@SevenHunnid]

I love telling stories while I’m high asf off weed on my KZbin channel to cure people’s boredom lmao🤣

[@jastnatur]

Bro remember being told as a kid if you don't to eat whats for lunch or dinner it's cus your not hungry.

[@Mannibal_Lector]

I'm a single man, but I'm on a rather tight budget.This series has helped me out tremendously. Not only with providing ideas for good hearty meals, but also imbuing me with a good sense of accomplishment and pride knowing that I cooked something so delicious for so little money. You rule, Larry.

[@nicelady51]

Agreed!

[@BOG0690]

I concur

[@suzannebert3652]

It's very hard to cook for 1

[@noway57]

Get a better job bruh

[@UBeesh10]

Keep it up bro!

[@iamg000]

On behalf of a van dweller, you have helped me stretch my food budget, keep doing what you're doing. I can cut your recipe in half or just save the leftovers. A $5 meal that will last me 2 days is much better than $5 at a McDonald's.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

If you cook like this most days, you'll have money for other essentials.

[@kathyharmon2093]

And that’s if you could get full for $5 at McDonald’s… and this recipe looks so much better

[@2bczar4u]

Check out Foresty Forest, van dweller and very self sufficient dude. Uses a crockpot or now a Ninja foodie for most of his meals. He eats very well without spending a lot.

[@wompstopm123]

what is your weekly fuel consumption and how do you secure your van to sleep at night?

[@strawberrygurle]

I think the younger generation could learn a lot from the Wolfe. American prices are so much cheaper than Canada, I get the exchange and now the trucker convoy. It’s at least double

[@Jaydit7]

It's kinda funny that most of the "struggle meals" you feature are what we ate when I was a kid, like most people in our neighborhood. I was born in 1951 (yes, I'm OLD) and, while no one was poor, most families were...thrifty. I love this series, by the way, and yes I still do Struggle Meals, albeit with some tweaks, because they are tasty and filling.

[@LuisScharf]

Everything got so "cheap" and mandatory. Take white rice and fried eggs: a lot of people wont try them. And they feed you well.

[@kath5201]

Same here. 56. Mom n Dad were from the Depression. We ate a lot of budget meals and I never knew! (I actually LIKE s.o.s. 😁)

[@genevieve8873]

@@LuisScharf I eat a fried egg over rice for breakfast often. I love it. My husband thinks I'm nuts lol

[@LuisScharf]

@@genevieve8873 so simple and nutricious

[@rhijulbec1]

@Judith Loue I hear you! I'm 66 and like you, these were normal meals! My mum was a pro cook (she refused to be called a chef although she was) but thrift was the word of the day. WASTE NOTHING, WANT NOTHING! Nice to meet a senior like myself. Jenn 🇨🇦 in Canada 💖

[@nadia3013]

We have 6 children and I'm a homemaker. My husband showed me your videos and I cannot express out family's gratitude. Thank you. Really. You've helped more than you could ever know.

[@TheGosgosh]

In these trying times, you, Wolfe, are doing a tremendous job teaching people how to cook on a budget. More than ever, such skill(s) are direly needed, and you put them out for free. Thank you very much, and Godspeed

[@indraciptaputramandiri1650]

Are the Word-Bearers getting budget cuts from the emperor?

[@TheGosgosh]

@@indraciptaputramandiri1650 we can’t only sustain ourselves by eating cultists, y‘know xD

[@indraciptaputramandiri1650]

@@TheGosgosh Right, right. Fair point.

[@BeeRich33]

I sold a WSM 18" based on Wolfie's rubs. Wolfie's been rubbing me for over a decade now. It's the star of the show for my bud. I'm setting his WSM up and his tools...with my goal of ribs for Christmas. He bought the recipes. I made over a gallon of the Bold.

[@burtmcgurt3584]

Can I offer you an egg in these trying times?

[@billyrogers8384]

50 years ago my mom would make this or a version of it at least twice a week, we loved it and the best part was that us kids didn't know we were poor!

[@brendakrieger7000]

My mom made this too!

[@bauhnguefyische667]

That’s the best part of being a kid! Not knowing everyone else has it different. Good times👍

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Everybody was poor back then, 50s. We often had oatmeal for supper the few days before paydays...Mom made it special by putting brown sugar on it and we thought it was special!

[@Trendle222]

this is actually what a King would eat long time ago, people nowadays have it backwards. They think eating out and Fast food is what people with money should eat, but its not, What the Wolf makes is a hundred times healthier than what most Americans eat thats for sure.

[@meligoth]

I was part of the bilingual (Spanish) crew in a call center for the graveyard shift. We always had the best spread out of everyone because we had the day to cook our food hot and ready for the eve from DIY tacos to delicious enchiladas, sometimes menudo! Simple traditional ingredients that one can buy dirt cheap with apt cooking skills you'll eat better than in a Michelin star restaurant.

[@AENock]

Mom made this all the time growing up. I made it a few nights ago! A carrot and/or a quarter onion are really good in this. They add some of that sweetness from their natural sugars and only increase the mileage on your gas tank. Also, the fast food joint Jimmy John's sells day-old 12" loaves of bread for just $.50. It makes great toast and is hearty enough to mop up every last bit of food left in the bowl. It can easily make 8 portions, and with a little butter, adds $.07 per portion. A baguette is nearly $8 now at my grocery store for comparison.

[@t.g.7180]

Wow that's a great tip. Thx 👍

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Super Smart tip!

[@lucianograff6512]

Known as a "guiso" in argentina these type of meals are common and your takes on it are always excellent!

[@patrickdurham8393]

Though I'm not struggling to eat anymore, growing up poor has ingrained frugality in me and since I'm an old single guy now the simple, inexpensive dishes are still my go to eats. I refuse to toss anything out if I can still squeeze another meal out of it. Keep it up Larry!

[@Astrophysikus]

This looks absolutely delicious! Fortunately, while I am not rich, I am doing quite alright and like to splurge on fancy and expensive ingredients every once in a while. Having said that, I 100% agree that it is extremely satisfying if you combine a few cheap things and create something amazing nonetheless!

[@MasouShizuka]

I do this too. Chosing what ingridients to dedicate my budget to. Especially if I had leftovers. Also reusable herbs like a bay leaf is a big lifesaver.

[@matismf]

Well you could use filet mignon if you want to do so!

[@barrar8044]

Straight up came just to flex

[@YolandaisYolandaCooks]

I would add rice to that delicious tomato and rib broth along with pinto beans and season with cilantro, Mexican oregano and serve with salsa, lime, sour cream and cheese because I always have them in the house. A side of sliced avocado would be nice if I had some.

[@rosestewart1606]

this sounds good but you just made a cheap meal an expensive meal.

[@jb6712]

But you must have misunderstood what he's teaching; Mr. Wolfe is teaching people how to make nutritious meals that taste good in a way that's budget friendly. One adds ingredients as they have the discretionary funds to do so, but in the meantime, this is for those who only have a very small food budget to work with.

[@BaldKiwi117]

@@rosestewart1606 lol not expensive at all. That's still a cheap meal.

[@brendadurham9299]

OMG....Your additions are great idea Thank You

[@thedrewsite]

My dad cooked us a meal like this when times were rough, and it was delicious. I still remember it 30 years later

[@indicaking]

Did the pot pie recipe yesterday and it was as great as I expected. These meals aren't just for those on a budget, it's great food in general and I'd recommend these meals to everyone!

[@jh383zx]

i’m going to college soon, these videos help ease the stress of realizing i won’t know when or how much i can eat, and seeing that there’s more options than just ramen is really good! i appreciate you and the videos you put out, thank you!

[@gaylenewood7707]

Get yourself a crockpot and electric skillet a deep one and you can make your own meals very cheaply and healthier than eating out.

[@LEGOBRICKDIARIES]

dont forget to add some egg to the ramen.. adds a punch esp chicken flavor.

[@saddemgargouri]

Cooking on your own is easy and cheap , but requires planning ahead because you want to cook 4 serving and put it in the fridge so you don't waste a lot of time cooking

[@The_Gallowglass]

Really all those ramen packets consist of are noodles and bullion packets. Anyone can do that at home. All ramen is, is a noodle with sodium carbonate in the dough to give it that distinct chewy texture. Sometimes you can cheat by boiling spaghetti or angel hair with a little pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). When it is done you rinse it off really well and add it to your broth with an egg, some meat, veg if you have it. If you're near an asian market you might be able to get real good ramen dough or ramen noodles or udon.

[@LEGOBRICKDIARIES]

@@The_Gallowglass or just buy the ramen in a packet and boil it up lol

[@whittkatt]

I fully appreciate your videos, thank you! Hopefully you don’t mind a few extra tips, from a former nurse, now living on disability. So, broke? Yeah! Dollar Tree sells a box of elbow macaroni that is 1.00, but it is a bonus 20 oz box. Four extra ounces of dry pasta is a lot! Also, when you are desperately poor, you need the most nutrition possible. So, after the hour and a half, you took the pork out and took it off the bones. A) I would have saved half for another meal. And B), put the pork meat aside in the fridge, and put the bones back in the pot, and boiled for as many hours as you can, adding water as it evaporates. Their will get all the bone nutrients and collagen out. Add more water and half the 20oz box of elbows back into the pot when ready to eat. Cook till done, add the pork back, and put the lid on and wait 15-20 more minutes. The macaroni will absorb the collagen and broth, and grow in size, creating more volume in each serving. So, you will have more nutrients, and about the same servings, but saving some ingredients for another meal. ❤️

[@whittkatt]

@@roxazaloah Ha ha, I can’t imagine how long it would take to get bones to actually disintegrate. I save every bone and every vegetable peelings or scraps, ends and bit, in a ziplock bag in my freezer, then when I have enough, I throw it in the crockpot with some water and seasonings, and let it cook all day. I strain it, and put the broth in the fridge, to use as a soup base, to cook rice, or even just to sip, if I feel icky.

[@Moocow2003]

@@whittkatt I really want to save my food scraps to do that too, but right now I live in a dorm, so I don't have the freezer space 😭 I'd feel too mean taking up room in our tiny freezer just for carrot peelings! Hoping I can start when I'm in a house..

[@sr7312]

I scored a pork shoulder roast at a good price the other day and have been contemplating what to do with it. I'm going to use this recipe as a base.

[@GrubbsandWyrm]

If you have a crock pot it would be good in there with a can of broth and some potatos, carrots, and seasonings. When it's done take the meat and potatoes out and strain the liquid. You now have broth for soup with no extra work.

[@GarouLady]

Don't forget the worshire sauce! nom nom

[@markiangooley]

I usually put one in an oven bag with a bottle of liquid smoke and put it in a very low oven (200 degrees or a bit lower, oven thermometer helps) for 24 hours.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Um potatoes and onion and carrots and v-8.juice together in a crockpot and boy your house will smell very good and you'll be drooling for awhile..

[@gaylenewood7707]

@@GrubbsandWyrm Aw you can make gravy with that juice..

[@rockstarJDP]

So glad the Wolfe has returned! Even if you're not stretched for cash, just time, your recipes still help a tired guy or gal get home from work and just throw something easy, nutritious and tasty together without having to think too hard on it! Thank you my man, keep them coming!

[@bethanyschueller6481]

When I cook meals like this I save the leftover bones in the freezer and when I have a full gallon sized bag or two I turn the bones into bone broth! It's a great way to not let anything go to waste and you get some delicious broth to add to meals too :)

[@ArabellaCharm]

Please don't ever change your background music. Just hearing it let's my family know it's "Wolfe Pit Time".

[@Rev-D1963]

It's amazing how much you can do with so little. This world is filled with people who struggle to survive. Should it be that way? No. It is. We need more people like you Larry and Mrs. Wolfe to help those without. May God bless you and your family, and Merry Christmas. Rev. D.

[@dustinclouse6888]

I agree, it's sad that so many people struggle just to eat yet so much food gets thrown away every single day

[@liamjohnson2474]

this is straight up how nonnas back in the old country cook, on a shoe-string budget. They can make any scrap in the kitchen taste like home, that's why everybody loves eating at grandma's house

[@billdavenport8228]

Tried this tonight after working a 12 hour shift in construction. Easy to make and hearty. Thanks

[@snowysnowyriver]

I've been making variations of this for 40 years and it's never let me down. Always a hearty dish for very little.

[@qhilliq]

Thank-you for these videos, I was never taught to cook and have been going through hard times and this series you are doing has really helped me out of a bad spot, I love your enthusiasm and humor, you're a true hero and I appreciate it my good sir.

[@alexvargas4668]

Amen brother stay strong and take care of yourself 💪

[@hannahrogers954]

My mom made us something similar when I was little. We called it "goulash" whether it was correct or not, idk. But I loved it. My aunt still makes this.❤️

[@monicdavis6150]

Same

[@subtledemisefox]

Yeah I still make this. Cooked and drained ground beef is what we always used.

[@pumpkin_patched]

I'm really so thankful for this series, my parents are divorcing and I got threatened with getting kicked out- while I do have a job the wage for 18 year olds in the country I live in are just not livable ($5.74 an hour), I have enough money saved to make rent for a couple of months but I was really scared about affording food for a prolonged period of time but this has made planning for that seem much more realistic and has made me feel like I can probably get a meal on the table daily, being Autistic, I honestly still don't know what to do for breakfast because there's 2 specific things I can really tollerate in the morning and they're not that cheap and possibly being chronically ill I can't risk not eating breakfast so I'll see-

[@cKerensky]

There are times when we struggle, with a small business. Videos like this are immensely helpful, even though everything is more expensive in Canada, it gives me ideas.

[@maggiesmith856]

If you can find a supermarket that sells No Name products (for me, it's the No Frills chain), they are usually good quality at a lower cost. For instance, a can of Hunt's tomato sauce costs $1.49 but the No Name sauce is one dollar. Diced tomatoes are usually cheaper than stewed ones. Meat is a problem because the cost keeps rising to the point where we may all have to turn vegetarian, like it or not.

[@briantimm7197]

@@maggiesmith856 Or utilize the great outdoors for the meat portion! Small game or venison would push this dish out of bounds!

[@maggiesmith856]

@@briantimm7197 Not really an option when you live in the city.

[@kathyarcher9836]

My mom made a similar recipe with canned tomatoes, macaroni and hamburger with spices. I remember we ate a lot of that. Your recipe looks delicious!

[@gimcrack555]

I always called this meal goulash. One of my favorite meals.

[@bsteven885]

This sounds like what my Mom called American Chop Suey! 💖 I can still TASTE it in my memories as if it was yesterday!! 😋

[@SteveTheCanadian]

I was gonna say, this doesn't seem like a budget meal. Although it is. This to me just seems like some good cooking in general. Probably taste great, looked filling.

[@masjuggalo]

I grew up on American chop suey and its always good but you can also make it as fancy as you want...that and Shepherds pie

[@mollysmith6055]

Your budget meal recipes have been interesting to me for a few years and I'm so glad to see you are making more of these videos (and less of the 'what are we eating'). You've got a new subbie now! I predict that as our food prices escalate astronomically next year your channel will explode with subbies eager to know how to feed their families during hard times. I know you will help people find interesting, nutritious, economical meals to help.

[@JoshRichardsonisanactor]

I love these budget meals you make. I make meals like this with my college aged kids, to show them how easy and inexpensive it can be to eat well even when you're broke. Thank you and keep it up!

[@lstj2979]

One adjustment I’ve made when cooking like this is after browning the ribs is add water only to cook meat longer until tender. If it’s ribs cook until you can remove the bone first. I’ve learned to hold off on other ingredients to avoid overcooking them and preserve nutrients and spice flavors. Add everything, bring to a boil for a couple of minutes, turn off the heat and put the lid on and let it sit for an hour to let flavor blend.

[@ohlawd6763]

I love these, especially because of how little it costs to make an even bigger version of the meals

[@bessiejones5432]

Years ago when my father died😢, my mom began making this on the farm and also since the church would have chicken buckets about 7 of them. She asked for 1 to take home, which she was able to extend for 3 lunches and dinner. This help her to keep spirit up we sure missed daddy and I miss both of them, this gave me fond memories.

[@urbanabrandon]

I’ve been advising my children to watch your channel. I want them to be prepared to comfortably survive another Great Depression. They know we have a big house and all three kids and our grandchildren are welcome to shelter with us. But stipulation is that they can bring enough food to feed their families for at least one month. We keep enough food in our pantry to feed our entire immediate family for two months. The goal being to weather the first three months of another deep depression.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

So Smart! Wise teachings, indeed!

[@jamesvoigt7275]

You don't have to be struggling to enjoy this food and you don't have to be poor. All you have to do is to forego judgment and simply be grateful. You are doing a great service.

[@FlyingPigMD]

This series is one of my favorites in all of KZbin, NAY! In the entire web. It’s gives me ideas. While I am fortunate enough to not be where I was when I was kid financially speaking, it still makes perfect sense to know as much as possible when it comes to food prep. Thanks Larry!

[@badger_ninja8681]

I don't really struggle anymore but I still like eating this kinda thing and I love that there are videos showing these types of meals.

[@TYinNH]

I'm in New Hampshire and if you go into Market Basket first thing in the morning 730ish, they have a lot of "manager special" pricing on a lot of the premade sandwiches and meals. You can get a good sandwich for $2.

[@diktatoralexander88]

I watch these videos out of curiousity, and because I like cheap foods sometimes. It's a fun thing for me. But I'm glad to see how these type of videos have genuinely helped out many people in actual need. To those people, times do get better.

[@cthulusauce]

I absolutely love these recipes please keep making more!

[@michaelbyrd2043]

Believe me meals like this gets me through on a daily basis some people don't know how to make these meals thank you for sharing

[@scottbradley7631]

You and your channel are a true blessing. Thank you.

[@chrisknauss6727]

Been watching your channel for a couple of years. With these low cost recipes... I now love your channel.

[@r1fftastic]

This is such a good idea for a video series. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the food channels with extravagant dishes, but this is such a useful resource to cover the other end of the spectrum.

[@NLMir]

I recently discovered your channel, and I am glad I did. I used pork spare ribs, kidney beans, and chili powder and made a pork chili with your recipe. Thanks so much for this series of videos, you are providing a good service to the many low income families out there.

[@rem05033]

That right there is comfort food I'd be proud to serve to guests. Great job!

[@biffybeans]

I think the best thing about your videos is the upbeat way you talk about whatever you are doing. Super empowering.

[@roddmatsui3554]

These are really useful recipes that come in handy on those cold winter days!

[@themanwithsauce]

A reminder for those of us in the snow belt at this time of year - The weather does not care about your wealth or lack of cooking ability. If you don't have a plan for how to eat in the evnt of a blizzard, you only have yourself to blame. I was taught early on that we always had two "off limits" areas in the pantry - the emergency peanut butter and jelly, and the emergency stew shelf. We had loaves of bread in the freezer in the event we had to go a few days before getting to a store, and we always had a few boxes of elbow noodles, diced tomatoes, canned corn and green beans, and usually 2-3 pounds of ground beef in the fridge. We only had it once or twice that I can recall, but my family's emergency stew reminds me so much of this dish because that's what it was - in the event you're in an emergency and need to feed yourself, or some family and friends, you can easily whip up a large amount of food for just a few bucks!

[@DSherman50]

This looks delicious. I figured if you have only 2 cans of stewed tomatoes, a can of tomato sauce would do well as a substitute. I’m going to try your recipe to cook the pasta in the pot.

[@Linda204]

Some people will never get this channel because They have never had to struggle my husband passed away and I raised five children by myself and I would go to the store like you said early in the morning and the meats that that they had to sell by that date they would freeze and that’s where I always went and got all my meat it was as good as any of the rest but I always had food for at least two great meals a day and you’re right always use what you got and never be afraid to try a new way I love your show don’t ever get to feeling like people don’t understand because some Just like to get on and put people down and you can’t change them where I look at it they just gave you a bonus like or dislike it’s counted keep up the great job you’re helping a lot of people

[@zackc5973]

I still cook your salisburry steak and gravy all the time. Awesome to see you're still making recipes everyone can make without breaking the bank

[@DrCrabfingers]

Greetings from England....I'm totally bingeing on your videos...here in the UK we often hear of poor people who claim to find providing good food for their families to be financially difficult and that is why they feed their children frozen pizzas and burgers and the rest and essentially crap food and not actually that cheap! The truth is young people have forgotten or don't know how to cook nutritious and affordable meals. Your channel not only proves that eating well can be affordable, but that when you get into the right frame of mind, there is a formula that works....meat or beans for protein, cooked with cheap veg, and a source of carbohydrate like pasta or potatoes or rice....this is fundamental cooking....I salute you! And I'm changing how I cook due entirely because of your videos.

[@woltews]

if your meat budget isnt so great, you might try some cheap caned mushrooms ( just fry them up first before adding to the pot) and some red lentils will thicken up the dish and give you complete protein for vary little money .

[@barbarafowler6581]

Yes, good idea with the lentils. Also the mushrooms sound good.

[@woltews]

@@barbarafowler6581 just use lots of well fried mushrooms ( work in batches ) and cock the red lentils till they fall apart. Also garlic oregano, black pepper and basil are your friend hear .

[@Moocow2003]

Thank you for this comment! I had no idea mushrooms were a source of protein. I've had it in my head that they're not ever since a survivalist told me they're more trouble than they're worth to forage... he was probably talking about the risk of picking poisonous ones 🤦

[@woltews]

@@Moocow2003 Unless I was experienced I would not forge for them and even then they're only available at limited times of year and in limited places , also they are about 90% water ( they do give you a meaty taste and some protein but its more a for taste thing then for sustenance ) .

[@pstill9618]

I've never had any luck trying to fry canned mushrooms - they burned and stuck to the pan, no matter how much oil was used. Fresh mushrooms work well. Fry them up and add to the meal. Some types are not expensive. A bit of onion diced small and cooked with the mushrooms would add another veggie as well as flavor.

[@BolofromAvlis]

Love your simple and cheap recipes. As a person living on a fixed income- and with CKD- I am always on the hunt for things I can make that fit my kidney diet that is healthy and won't break the bank. A lot of these recipes are easy to modify to make healthier. Great channel, sir!

[@Magnum062]

I make this dish now and again and I love it also. Once in awhile my local wally world has pork neck bones reduced to less then $1.25. Once cooked the meat just falls off the bone and can be added. Keep the great videos coming!

[@ironKurgan]

Its amazing what you can make from just the things you find in your food cupboards, And fridge/freezer. Great channel for giving idea's about creativity. The wife and I have slowed our shopping habits considerably, and are using up tons of stuff we are finding in our cupboards and freezer, because of TheWolfePit.

[@wentoneisendon6502]

this looks damn good. i follow your mexican casserole dish often. i cook a lot of it then i have meals for 3 days!

[@Landon_Lucas]

Larry you kinda really are the king of peasant food; no joke this guy knows what hes doing when it comes to budget foods

[@twocvbloke]

Basically it's a stew, which are always good to make, especially this time of year when you need something hot and filling in the belly... :D

[@brentvalentine]

My grandmother made something very similar to this all the time when I was a kid living with my grandparents. I'm pretty sure it came from the depression era. She almost always used ground meat, beef, pork, deer or moose. Hers was very plain with very few spices, and it was delicious. As a single adult, I've made this many times. Thanks for all these recipes. I now live on a fixed income and they are all greatly appreciated.

[@zelliatorsema9579]

I love your budget meals. reminds me of the meals I used to cook when my children were growing up.

[@flyingninja1234]

Thank you for making this series, especially in these times of rising food costs.

[@freathinker]

Struggling or not - that looks like an amazing mid-week meal!!

[@albertmcmicken1471]

I’m glad you put these type videos out. I am a cafeteria manager and elementary school. On Monday mornings and Monday lunch as you can see the kids who didn’t get food that weekend.

[@DaveF.]

Wish I could find meat that cheap in the UK - marked down for a quick sale, it's still be more than the original price of these ribs. Would probably use chicken thighs in this - not necessarily the cheapest meat, but one of the tastiest and best value. Hope you guys have a good holiday.

[@GreyLovelady]

I love this channel for the humble aspect of it.

[@anncc6284]

I actually cook a version of this with chop meat instead of the ribs and it's something my grandma made like all the time she said she grew up eating it and she grew up in the Great depression and it it was awesome because she shared a lot of recipes with us and now that she's gone I'm glad that I'm able to make it for my children or at least some of the things that I remember her making it's really cool that you made something like this I used taught me before I haven't used ribs so I think I'll try that when I get a chance when they're on sale it does look very yummy and tasty as a mom of two teenage children you know that if you have children and they're at that teen stage they go through a lot of food they're constantly having growth spurts and being on a budget I have to be super creative and I come up with these awesome recipes for them you know you got to do stuff with leftovers and you got to make it fun and interesting because you're on a budget so I do appreciate the videos you do

[@sunshinejohnson4557]

For years I thought budget friendly meals were things like mac & cheese, Ramen & hot dogs,. I never knew you could have real food that was affordable & delicious! Thank you so much!

[@itdano]

We used to call dishes like this "Whatchagot Stew". Just dig through the fridge and start throwing things into the pot, add some water and broth and you're off to the races.

[@WendySchroederDenverCo]

Your meals are wonderful and you get my mind working. What can I put together that's from my pantry and refrigerator I can throw together. I'm sure lots of parents are grateful for your ideas. Keep making your videos. You no doubt are helping a lot of families.

[@kittykats785]

This me look very yummy, and so easy, thank you for this recipe, hugs happy holidays and happy New ❄️❄️🎉🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

[@melodypanek448]

Just made this recipe about 3 days ago and it was delicious! The only difference was that I used egg noodles because I didn't have elbow mac on hand. My husband enjoyed too.

[@jobellecollie7139]

I watch your recipes and I'm creating my pantry items so I can at least feed myself once a day and sometimes a lunch with the leftover. Can you please make a cookbook? I'd buy it! "Living through Hard Times" was a cookbook in the past that was based on the Food Stamp guidelines of $2-$4 per day for a family. It listed what you needed to buy for the month. If you cook a whole chicken, but it was used in 2-3 meals. It would list staples to have to be used all month.I'd buy this cookbook and I'd buy several copies to give to the people my church helps to get off the streets and into homes. I teach budget skills and food is a big ticket item. PS: I went shopping and the prices are crazy! The can of tuna I bought last month was $1/can. Today the same can is $1.45! That's almost a 50% increase in price! I DO buy reduced meats and sad little vegetables and fruits! Thank you for what you do. Fun, informative and SO NEEDED!!!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

May 31, 2022- cans of tuna at Aldi's are still 77cents. If the tuna is $1.45, either change where you shop, or buy less fancy tuna! Aside from that- Bless you for helping others see their way through tough times!

[@brianhartsell4085]

Man yeah, occasionally, on Saturday morning, my dad would do a garbage breakfast. Miss those good ole days. It was delicious and the whole family would enjoy. My dad is disabled now, my mother is passed on, but my sister and I still talk about those Saturday mornings, when my dad would do that. Thanks for mentioning that and thanks for the recipes.

[@jaydee4588]

This looks good I've been very into making stews and soups lately I will try this

[@2bczar4u]

Pork ends excellent for making a really nice soup, esp. if there are some good bones. Rinse your meat off, use some vinegar, then pat dry. If you want to freeze, wrap well first.

[@Majick0003]

I just stumbled across this channel and I love it 1:43 in to the first ever video I have watched. I am a meat cutter. I am very blessed and fortunate that I am not on a very tight budget when It comes to food. BUT with that being said. I am a meat cutter, don't think for one minute I pay full price for meat. And I don't mean I steal or mark down fresh stuff. I am lucky I am the guy marking down the stuff in the mornings so I buy 3 day 4 day old meat marked down all the time. I guess one of the reasons I am not on a tight budget you could say. I love this this content because there are a lot of people on budgets and may not be creative enough to just come up with some of these ideas. I would make this dish just the way you did because it is simple and cheap enough if you do make too much and it gets tossed out, your not out a whole lot.

[@anjkovo2138]

That's a good one. I will be making this with left over Chicken on Sunday. THANKS WOLFIE👍👍

[@tyson145]

You know what I like about these videos you make? You give folk inspiration to come up with new cooking ideas. Keep up the good work sir!

[@pie_stains]

That looks really good. Thankfully I am eating lunch right now.

[@LifeOfMateusz]

I’m not poor, just frugal with my money. These videos help give me an idea of what I can make for dinner when I’m living on my own.

[@maryjanespangler1188]

My mom used to make this for us, but she used ground beef as meat. It was delicious, and has always been my favorite dish. I call it “Mom’s Chili”!

[@robylove9190]

That looks really delicious Larry. Thanks!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

🤗I love 3 Ingredient recipes! ❤️❤️ It’s amazing how many things can be made so simply but also be simply fantastic! Thank you for sharing! I love your presentation. I make cooking videos too and I love watching and learning for other talented creators like you! 🧑‍🍳🤗

[@TexasRigged]

looks bomb, I might be moving out on my own soon and this will do perfect as a cheap meal

[@joshuamooney4509]

I subscribe to a lot of cooking channels and this one is such a breath of fresh air. Really demonstrates how far one can make affordable ingredients go with a little know how

[@MarkMeadows90]

My mom would make something similar to that when I was a kid. Instead, she used smoked sausage cut up and added to the mix. She would also use Mexi-corn and jalapenos for a little kick.

[@frankhinkle5772]

Jalapenos?! What a wonderful woman!

[@Tipi_Dan]

The thumbnail drew me in because the color and textures reminded me of a hamburger/macaroni stew I had at summer camp in Michigan during 1963. Your version was an upgrade because of the meat and spices, but I'm pretty sure it was made the same way, with the macaroni added into the soupy stew to soak up the water. This recipe is good with just plain old hamburger meat, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.

[@haggis525]

I used to make what you call "garbage" for breakfast back in the day. We had 7 mouths to feed.... it was usually delicious. I called it "dogs breakfast" and the kids were always excited when I told them I was making "dogs breakfast". Good times!

[@barbarafowler6581]

Hahah. Love it.

[@haggis525]

@@barbarafowler6581 I'm now very much looking forward to introducing my grandchildren to my famous - or perhaps infamous - "Dogs Breakfast". I'm sure it will be a hit! The first ingredient - no matter what else goes in it - is love ❤.

[@purplehill4955]

My kids loved our dog food dinner. A box of Mac and cheese, hamburger, canned tomatoes, and corn. My niece took it up a notch with spices and now has to bring it to every potluck.

[@suegeorge998]

I love your humble attitude and this looks so good! It's how I grew up. We are in the north and my father was a carpenter and there was always some days in the winter where he couldn't work. I never thought that we were pinching pennies because it's all I knew. We didn't go hungry and we were happy

[@davedave9552]

I seriously save a ton of money by shopping at ALDI. $2 spaghetti sauce is amazing.

[@johnpenley]

My family was from the South during the depression..so I grew up on this stuff. Lotta beans and corn bread and I love it!

[@GarouLady]

We always have in our pantry stewed tomatoes, worshire sauce, taters and various pastas along with tomato soup. We find tomato soup gives that little subtle sweetness and tomato flavor without being too sweet. People nowindays don't know how to really cook or heaven forbid there wasn't a certain ingredient. If researching the Depression Era and WW2 food rationing has taught me its to make do with what I have and make it taste good and filling. Thanks for the video!

[@genevieve8873]

I've been downloading pdf files of WWI & II ration recipes and Depression recipes

[@barbarafowler6581]

I like to cook with tomato soup a lot. Cheap and comes in handy. I use it as a base for stuffed peppers. One could even make goulash or stew with it if no other tomato products available. I have even added V8 juice to spaghetti, chili, soups and goulash if I had some I wanted to use up. It adds nutrition. I love what is called Yon Mazetta, which is like goulash made with ground beef. You use a 1:1 mixture of tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup.as the base. I do add sauteed onion, green pepper and celery as well and cheese. Some call this Johnny Marzetti. It can be baked or cooked stove-top.

[@dalebaker9109]

These videos are pure magic, your videos help so many people. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@yeabuddy6070]

I think you and my dad are related. He loves this peasant food even though he is well off today. He grew up eating almost everything you make for budget meals👌

[@techramancer]

Peasant food is better than most fancy food any day of the week.

[@yeabuddy6070]

@@techramancer ...trust me... I grew up eating it too. It's delicious 👍

[@karensandstrom444]

Cool Reduced meat(unless it smells bad...etc.) is usually just fine with the intention of preparing it the same day you purchase it. Great recipe for struggling families.